About Gaslight Village
Gaslight Village is the vibrant heart of East Grand Rapids — a pedestrian-friendly shopping and dining district along Wealthy Street SE and the surrounding blocks, just steps from Reeds Lake and East Grand Rapids High School. Named for its classic gas lamp streetscape, the village is home to acclaimed restaurants, boutique shops, ice cream parlors, the weekly summer Farmers Market, and the EGR Social District (where 21+ residents can enjoy drinks in designated outdoor spaces). The Chris VanAllsburg connection adds a literary touch: Jersey Junction ice cream parlor was founded by the mother of the Polar Express author.
Neighborhood Highlights
- Gas lamp streetscape
- Dozens of restaurants and shops
- EGR Social District (summer 11am–10pm)
- Farmers Market every Thursday 8:30am–1pm
- Steps from Reeds Lake
- Jersey Junction — founded by Polar Express author's mother
- EGR Performing Arts Center nearby